U.S. Army taking control of Federal Land at part of border

The U.S. Army will take control of almost 110,000 acres of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced on Tuesday that the land would be transferred to the the Department of the Army to support U.S. Border Patrol for a period of three years.

Why It Matters--
The land transfer marks a significant escalation in the federal government's efforts to address unauthorized immigration and transnational crime.

According to officials, shifting control of the area to the Army will allow for increased patrols, faster infrastructure development and more direct support for U.S. Border Patrol operations.

Officials say the change is essential for curbing illegal migration, narcotics trafficking and human smuggling.

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